Modernise Your Existing Floodlighting Without Starting Again

Not every sports facility needs a completely new floodlighting installation. In many cases, an existing system can be upgraded, refurbished or retrofitted to deliver better performance, lower running costs and compliance with current lighting & electrical standards—all while making the most of your existing infrastructure.

At SJB Floodlighting, we specialise in upgrading sports lighting systems for schools, football clubs, tennis clubs, local authorities, leisure centres and multi-use sports facilities throughout the UK. Whether you're replacing ageing metal halide floodlights with energy-efficient LEDs, refurbishing lighting columns, upgrading electrical systems or improving lighting performance, we provide bespoke solutions designed around your facility.

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Why Upgrade Your Floodlighting?

Sports lighting technology has advanced significantly over the last decade. Older floodlighting installations often consume excessive amounts of electricity, require frequent maintenance and no longer achieve the lighting levels required by modern governing bodies.

Upgrading your existing system can provide immediate benefits including:

• Reduced electricity consumption

• Lower maintenance costs

• Improved playing conditions

• Better light uniformity

• Reduced glare and light spill

• Instant switch-on with no warm-up time

• Longer equipment life

• Improved reliability

• Compliance with current sports lighting standards

• Future-ready smart lighting controls

For many facilities, upgrading to LED technology can reduce energy consumption by 50–75% while significantly improving lighting quality.

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Our Upgrade & Refit Services

LED Floodlight Upgrades

Many sports facilities still operate metal halide or high-pressure sodium floodlights installed 15–30 years ago. Whilst these systems may still function, they are often expensive to operate, slow to start and increasingly difficult to maintain due to obsolete components.

SJB can replace outdated luminaires with modern LED floodlights designed specifically for sports applications.

Benefits include:

• Higher quality illumination

• Improved colour rendering

• Consistent light output

• Reduced energy costs

• Minimal maintenance

• Longer operational lifespan

• Enhanced visibility for players, officials and spectators

Every LED upgrade begins with a full lighting assessment to ensure the finished installation delivers the required lux levels and uniformity for your sport and level of competition.

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Retrofit Existing Columns

One of the most cost-effective ways to modernise a floodlighting system is by retaining suitable existing columns and installing new LED luminaires.

Following a structural assessment, existing columns may be reused where appropriate, reducing installation costs, minimising disruption and avoiding unnecessary civil works. Modern LED fittings often provide improved light output while reducing the overall load on existing structures due to fewer fittings or lighter equipment.

Where columns are no longer suitable, we can advise on replacement options.

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Lighting Performance Improvements

Many older installations fail to deliver consistent lighting across the playing surface.

Without replacing the entire system, improvements can often be achieved by:

• Recalculating the lighting design

• Re-aiming floodlights

• Installing improved optics

• Replacing outdated fittings

• Optimising beam angles

• Improving light uniformity

• Reducing glare and spill light

A professionally designed lighting upgrade not only improves visibility but also enhances player safety and the overall user experience.

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Column Refurbishment & Replacement

Lighting columns are a major investment and should be regularly inspected throughout their service life.

SJB offers:

• Structural inspections

• Corrosion assessments

• Repainting and protective coatings

• Bracket replacement

• Headframe refurbishment

• Base repairs

• Full column replacement where required

Where replacement is necessary, we can install modern base-hinged or hydraulic columns that simplify future maintenance and improve long-term reliability.

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Electrical & Control System Upgrades

Floodlighting is only as reliable as the electrical infrastructure behind it.

We can modernise outdated electrical installations with:

• New feeder pillars

• Switchgear upgrades

• RCD and surge protection

• Distribution board replacement

• New underground cabling

• Metering systems

• Control panel refurbishment

These upgrades improve safety, reliability and simplify future maintenance while ensuring compliance with current electrical regulations.